Crowdsourcing design agency, blur Designs, is proud to present 3D motion master Lucas Kazakevicius. Lucas has breathtaking work and a big future ahead of him. His motion and 3D designs are nothing short of top draw. Based in Brazil, Lucas freelances and is always looking for new challenges. He has also been kind enough to give a free fiery iPhone 4 & iPad wallpaper previously designed exclusively for Digital Art Masters Vol5 Artbook. Check it out below along with the awesome videos & enjoyable interview…

What are your passions in life?
Solving problems is on top for sure! I think it drives my life, I’m obsessed with paths and going from “I don’t know how to start it” to “I did it” is definitely rewarding. Of course 3d is very challenging and people are always inventing different and better ways to do the job, especially in the VFX areas which I love.

My most recent passion is poker, Texas Hold’em! After you realize that isn’t just about gambling, it can really open your mind for life. You make lots of friends that would be almost impossible to know in your common social circles and so many insights can be learned like making the right decision focusing on “the big picture”. If you do things right, eventually you get rewarded… I guess.

Download the iPad Wallpaper here and the iPhone 4 Wallpaper here

What are your core skills, competencies?
I think the competence that helps me the most is learning fast. By looking at things more objectively I can learn more in a shorter time. Sometimes you need to go back to basic stuff to take a second look, but it seems a fair trade for me. Also I have a need to surprise people, I definitely sleep less because of it, but it’s very fun.

What are your greatest achievements?
Learning 3D first of all was a great accomplishment, I could see that I was overcoming the barrier of learning very early on. Also to start my own company at the age of 20. To be able to take care of entire projects on my own, alongside my mate Daniel Bohrer. We can finally do the stuff we like and to be completely honest with clients, taking the best approach for each job and, I need to tell you this: To be able to decline a job is a blessing! That way you can focus on quality itself and take care of the work with more pleasure instead of just accepting projects you don’t like or can’t do well just for the money.

What are the best things about Porto Alegre, Brazil?
It’s chaos! Sometimes it is fun to watch so many bizarre people mess around, sometimes it isn’t… But I really can’t tell you much because I just leave my room to get some food or watch movies…

What is the scenery like there?
Well… I remember a scene from Pixar’s movie “A Bug’s Life” when the main character saw the city for the first time. I think if you come to Porto Alegre you’ll feel something like that!

You have an impressive 3D and motion portfolio, what are you working on at the moment?
Thank you very much! The motion part of my portfolio came from a local company in which I had the great opportunity to start my career, working with really creative people. These days I’m doing more stills images and 3D videos interacting with live action or not. My study at the moment is completely aimed towards effects (particle, fluids, render) and composition. I hope to share with you a VFX reel very soon with at least 90 percent of personal work. I’m very excited about it.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Honestly I don’t know for sure, but I’m not afraid of that. I say this because I like to be open for every opportunity, maybe I will stay as a freelancer, maybe I’ll be working for some company in another country, maybe in a whole other profession. My real goal is to work in the movie industry and in Brazil I sadly can’t see any niche that I can fit in working with VFX besides advertising… So I probably will move around.

How are the carnival celebrations?
For me it’s just another holiday and when I don’t need to work I catch some barbecue with friends or family. No samba for me! Rather a good rock ‘n roll

Caipirinha, Cubata or Mojito?
Caipirinha definitely sharps my mind! haha

Football or Volleyball!?
I’m really bad in sports, especially when I need to move around and it involves balls… But the soccer world cup was very fun to watch.